Apparatus and method for awarding a user for accessing content based on access rights information

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APP PUB NO 20030051039A1
SERIAL NO

09946202

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An apparatus and method for providing access rights information on computer accessible content are provided. The apparatus and method provide a mechanism through which access rights information is provided in association with information and content such that use of the information and content is controlled based on the access rights information. The apparatus and method include access rights information tags being associated with information and content. A web browser is provided with code, either in the web browser, or as a plugin application or browser extension, to process the access rights information and thereby control the usage of the associated information and content. The access rights information may be used to define the amount of money, credits, points, etc. that is earned by a user that accesses the associated content. Thus, a mechanism is provided by which users may be compensated for accessing content associated with access rights information.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONNEW ORCHARD ROAD ARMONK NY 10504

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brown, Michael Wayne Georgetown, TX 274 16967
Hamzy, Mark Joseph Round Rock, TX 45 1721
Jones, Scott Thomas Austin, TX 44 1275

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